Tag: Bedrooms - Page 3
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The Wonderful World of Bamboo (Slideshow)
Bamboo has been back and forth across our radar ever since TreeHugger was but a sprout, and we've seen the wonder-grass used for just about everything. And, while bamboo isn't always super-green, there's no denying its
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Another Way To Hide The Bed: Put It In A Box
We often show ingenious ways of hiding the bed. French architects Emmanuel Combarel Dominique Marrec offer a new one: turn it into a sculptural element, in this case a box hanging from the ceiling.
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Recycling Prison Mattresses into Fence Panels?
Image credit: From the classic BBC prison sitcom Porridge Government Recycling Gives Prison Mattresses New Life We've seen London Underground fabric being recycled into shoes, and prison blankets becoming sneakers - but now here's another example of
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BoB, the Eco Clothes Hanger Made from Cardboard and Reused Water Bottles
Designer Joan Nadal took on the challenge to re-design one of the most common everyday objects: the humble clothes hanger. A small object with a large environmental footprint if we consider that of the 8 billion polystyrene or polycarbonate hangers
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Provocative Global Warming Rug Creates a Stir in the Blogosphere
This little boy looks like he might be blogging over spilled milk, in fact he's concerned about the future of his environment. The Global Warming Rug by Mexican design cooperative NEL, featuring Emiliano Godoy, has created quite a
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Pottery Barn Turns Over New Green Leaf With Improved Labeling
I love it when a retail giant highlights eco-friendly products, so when I picked up Pottery Barn's Christmas 2008 catalogue, I was excited to see
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Smelly Pillows Help You Sleep, Have Better Sex
Trouble sleeping? "Underperforming" in the sack? Turns out all you need is a better pillow, according to Natura, an online "natural" bedding emporium. They've come out with a new line of aroma-infused pillows designed
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Less is More: Stay at my Home by Designasyl
You could maintain a guest room, or you could have Stay at my Home, designed by Nichole Lehner and Luzia Kälin of Designasyl, who write:
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Exquisite Accessories with Recovered Materials by Dominique Besanson
Art director and photographer formed in Milan and New York, Dominique Besanson returned to Buenos Aires a few years ago and started thinking what she could do creatively. It was then when she thought of gathering her love for
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Eco-Friendly Vodka, Natural Insomnia Remedies and Potluck Lunches
:: Make your martinis mindfully with eco-friendly vodka. Find the best in our Buy Green: Vodka guide.
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Tools for Enjoying Hammocks and High Tea
Thanks to the gang at Daily Candy for their great tip on new eco-store Hammocks and High Tea. The designs are described as "home goods inspired by life and fusion of the tropics" and the cute, simple designs are a beautiful touch to any backyard retreat
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Oeuf: Good Design is For All Ages
Oeuf (pronounced UH-F. Means "egg" in French), maker of children's furniture, toys and clothes, brings more multi-functional items that can age and change as your child does. Items are all manufactured in Europe from socially
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Largest US Pillow Maker To Have Zero Waste by 2010
You may not know their name, but there is a high chance that you have their products in your home if you've ever purchased a pillow from Bed, Bath and Beyond, Sears, Ikea, Bloomingdale's, Costco, Wal-mart, Target or
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5 Great Portable Electric Space Heaters
Photo used courtesy of Vagawi The U.S. Department of Energy has established that in many cases using an electric space heater in one room is much more efficient that heating an entire home efficiently with a gas furnace (especially an older unit). With
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Muu: Modifiable Furniture for Kids
Muu, new to the world of children's furnishings, is launching its kids furniture line that is both customizable and modifiable - the Sam Collection. The pieces are beautifully built and sturdy. Best part - each of the pieces are
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Best Cooling Fans for a Good Night's Sleep
Good things come in threes. TreeHugger recently reviewed the Bedfan and SunFrost Sleep Genie. The Bedfan cools you under the sheets while you sleep. The Sleep Genie is sized to cool just your sleeping area by insulating around the bed ("Victorian bed
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Hot Summer Nights? Sleep Cool And Cut Electric Bills With a Bedfan
Home air conditioning accounts for about 5 percent of U.S. electricity usage. In the winter, snuggling under the comforter and turning the thermostat down is a time-honored tradition, but what about in the hot and sweaty mid-summer season?
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Small Spaces, Sweet Peas and Train Travel
:: Remember that less is usually more—especially in living spaces.
